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| 13/06/2008 15:57 |
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Re: Loading 120 film into spiral...
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The simplest way to load 120 films is to locate a piece of waste 120 film (about 4" long) in the groove below the ball-bearings. This stops your film falling into the spiral as it always used to do with me. Once the film has 'taken' onto the reel, carefully slide out the waste bit from below. Cutting the corners from your film is, as everyone has said, essential.
Why make life more difficult than it has to be? I've never had any problems loading 120 films into Paterson spirals, provided they're dry. I've never found a need to chop corners off, or fiddle around with bits of waste film.
I would agree that the reels must be completely dry. Even working in a changing bag on a warm day can create enough moisture to make things sticky.
However, the greatest problem I have ever experienced was when the little stainless steel balls got stuck in place. These must be loose and free before loading the film.
I have used 220 film (old Velvia 50) on odd occasions. It a bit more difficult to load than 120 as it is twice as long, but you don't have the hassle of the paper backing.